Unlock mystery's best with Murder & Mayhem.

Welcome to your new favorite hideout. We are constantly on the hunt for the best in mystery and thriller media—from books to movies and television shows, to mystery games—and everything in between. Whether it’s forgotten masterpieces from the Golden Age of detective fiction or a heart-pounding new domestic thriller, we’re here to clue you into what’s fantastic to read and watch.

On the hunt for a political thriller? Investigating which British crime show to binge next? Craving a charming cozy to curl up with? Whether you’re into Miss Marple or Sherlock Holmes, Hannibal Lecter or James Bond, we’ve unlocked the mystery for you. All you’ve got to do is peruse the stories below—you’re sure to find a killer lead.

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7 Mystery Books for Fans of Andrea Camilleri

Rogue detectives, stunning Italian settings, and so much more. 

7 Thriller Books About Mysterious Disappearances 

Chilling tales of kidnappings, strange vanishings, and more. 

10 Chilling Mystery & Thriller Audiobooks

Hair-raising reads that will make you question every creak. 

12 Books for Sherlock Holmes Fans

It’s elementary, our dear readers ...

Lock Your Doors: 8 Young Adult Thriller Books 

Winning prom queen is the least of these teens’ worries. 

When It Comes to a Suspicious Murder-Suicide, It’ll Take Two to Solve the Crime

In Dead Calm, investigator Mattie Winston partners with her new husband to discover what really happened in a seedy motel.

9 Gripping New Thrillers Coming in 2019

Your guide on what and who to read this year. 

Historical Mystery Master Cordelia Frances Biddle's Greatest Inspirations

Biddle's favorites have helped her shape characters and period in her beloved antebellum mysteries.

5 Most Underappreciated Crime Writers

The thrilling tales of these killer crime writers deserve a top spot on your must-read list.

7 of the Most Demented Jim Thompson Novels

Thompson's nihilistic noir is as dark and dirty as it gets.

9 Detective Fiction Books Featuring Female Investigators 

From amateur sleuths to small-town sheriffs, these fierce females are on the case. 

17 Books for Fans of Sharp Objects

These thrilling mysteries will keep you hooked long after the miniseries ends. 

Author Alan Jacobson Explores the Dark Side of the Moon

The novelist interviews Lt. Colonel Moon Milham, who helped ensure the stakes in his latest military thriller felt all-too-real.

CONDOR: The Thrilling New TV Series Will Put You on Edge

James Grady’s 1974 novel, Six Days of the Condor, gets a modern twist. 

Everyone's Favorite Pottery Thief Goes Back to School—And Gets a Lesson in Murder

In the latest installment of J. Michael Orenduff's series, Hubie Schuze is suspected of killing one of his art students.

British Crime Novelist Elly Griffiths’ Ruth Galloway Series is Your Next Must-Read

With the 10th book in the series, The Dark Angel, just released, it's time to catch up with the crime-solving archaeologist who has been captivating audiences for almost a decade.

A Medical Examiner and a Criminal Psychologist Solve a Series of Murders in New Orleans 

D.J. Donaldson’s detective mystery Cajun Nights dives into a string of gritty murder-suicides.